Scutellaria amoena
Scutelariia amoena, commonly known as the beautiful skullcap, is a captivating perennial herb celebrated for its striking blue flowers. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant botanical interest due to its potential therapeutic properties, traditionally valued in various herbal practices for its calming and medicinal qualities in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Scutellaria amoena
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Scutellaria. Specifically, this species is identified by its scientific name, Scutellaria amoena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scutellaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scutellaria amoena, is identified by several common names depending on the specific part or context of use. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to by the names 滇黄芩 (diān huáng qín), 滇黄芩 (zh-hans), and 滇黄芩 (zh-cn). It is also closely associated with the broader terms 黄芩 (huáng qín) and refers to its seeds or fruit as 黄芩子 (huáng qín zǐ).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滇黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 滇黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 滇黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄芩子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇黄等 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌苏里黄芩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西南黄芩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily identified with a specific regional presence within the Asian continent. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the southern and central regions of China. Within these South-Central provinces, the species finds the environmental conditions necessary for its growth. This localized distribution highlights its importance to the regional biodiversity of the area. Consequently, the geographical range of Scutellaria amoena remains focused on this particular Chinese territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria amoena has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone, baicalin, beta-sitosterol, chrysin, scuteamoenin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baicalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scuteamoenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |